Wednesday, March 30, 2005
I seriously can't remember all the names of the flowers and I can just stare at them for hours. The more I look at it, I just could not help but to think how Beautiful God is. God created every each one of us for a purpose and He will reveal it to everyone of us in due time... press on for greater things :)
God creates little things too
This is how it really looks like...these are really really small and tiny but together they can create BIG effects. They might not be much on their own but together they impact. They are small yet God created them for a reason. Seek God in your youth. Ecclesiates 11:9-10 Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, And let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth; Walk in the ways of your heart, And in the sight of your eyes; But know that for all these God will bring you into judgement. Therefore remove sorrow from your heart, and put away evil from your flesh, For childhood and youth are vanity.
Friday, March 25, 2005
Celebrate Beginnings
Many churches observe March 25 as Annunciation Day. It commemorates the angel's announcement to Mary that she would be the mother of Jesus, the Messiah. In our success-oriented society, this festival is a needed reminder to recognize and rejoice at the beginning of God's work in a person's life rather than holding our applause for the accomplishments.
Because we often read Luke's gospel at Christmas, we may forget that 9 months of trust and waiting separated Mary's response to Gabriel from the birth of Jesus. When we read her words of surrender in light of this timespan, they take on added meaning: "Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word" (Luke 1:38). Mary must have received great encouragement when her cousin Elizabeth told her, "Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord" (v.45).
We can celebrate beginnings by giving a hug or handshake to a new believer who professes faith in Christ. We can write a note of encouragement to a friend who has chosen to obey God's Word.
Let's grasp every opportunity to celebrate the beginnings of God's work in the lives of others. I know that today indeed God is going to do a marvelous thing in my life. It's a season for growth and as spring is approacing, I know that God will continue that great work He has started ... excited and waiting with an expectant heart. So blessed...
Spring is approaching!
This is the same back view taken from the bedroom, if you can look closely, the dead twigs that's barely hanging onto the trees 2 months back are are blossoming and its actually light pink blossoms. Sign of spring is approaching. The weather has been really pleasant for the last few days and thank God am recuperating well. The weather now is about 11 to 17 degree celcius and soon there will be more colours every where and the season of waiting is over. The eager buds can now grow strong and exhibit their beauty our Heavenly Father has created them to be. I will have to move out of this place soon and at this moment, I am living like a nomad and praying for the right place. Many have asked, "How are you coping there?". All I have to say is that, I live a very very simple life and very content, I do not have much and do not live lavishly but I know that God will provide for His children and He will never leave nor forsake me. Am blessed every moment.
Thursday, March 24, 2005
Feliz CumpleaƱos
Growing gracefully... am sure many people would want this, somehow due to life's commitment, might not be able to do so. As I ponder and write this piece, all I can say is that I believe I have done that and with God's grace and goodness, am able to continue to serve this marvelous and wonderful God who made me...wow 28 years ago. It's not my intention to tell the world my age, just that it was appropriate to fit into the sentence. For many many years, I have had families and close friends to celebrate my birthday for me. This year is somewhat different. God has remained faithful and He has sent wonderful, godly friends along my way. Everyone of them has been tremendous blessings to me. Their Christ likeness and love have encouraged me when I needed it. I pray that God will continue to bless the desires of their hearts.
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Sunset in Itchington
Itchington is about 30 minutes from Coventry and about 40 minutes to an hour to Birmingham. This was my last day in the restaurant and the weather has been pleasant. The sunset captured my heart instantly. I was really ill by this time, cough, flu, sore throat and body aches were still very evident. I said a prayer before heading back in. I miss home, family and friends. I was just grateful to be alive at that time, I was that down. The work in the restaurant was really hard and the highlight of the entire journey was when I met the sales director from Hua Wei and it's definitely no accident. I believe it was God's divine appointment and I managed to sort of secure an interview after Easter. I am so so blessed in so many ways.